Drama week 5.....

I've officially reached the half-way mark within my course-hoorah! Today's class was about letting go of your inhibitions and really getting into character. We did our usual warm up exercises which consisted of reciting doh-ray-me-fah-so-lah-tee-doh, mini role-plays and breathing exercises. We then got into pairs where one of us was an alien from another planet and the other was the translator, of course I chose the role of the alien. Then we had to recite a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid and Pulp Fiction.
Howah our tutor told us to get deep into character and to pretend we are with the people who make us most comfortable, to speak and act like the character and really get into the zone. As time goes on she is pushing us to loose all doubts and self-consciousness and to just be free and not worry what others are thinking. This week’s homework is to observe how we talk as well as others, how we portray our body language the pace of our speech the pitch and most importantly the tone.

Hip-Hop Beyond Beats & Rhymes

Very interesting documentary that explores the real issues behind hip-hop music including manhood, sexism, masculinity, violence and homophobia. There are several different perspectives from fans, rappers and music moguls. This really got me thinking about the many different genres of music I let seep into my mind and the hidden messages incorporated in the lyrics and videos. As well as the big corporate men who fatten their pockets by exploiting the hip-hop culture and the artists involved within it.

This isn't new but thanks Williams for bringing this to my attention.

The latest addition to my wardrobe...

yes, yet another pair of shoes! I've had my eye on these beauties since March now, they are the YSL tribute t-bar shoes. Now obviously mine are not YSL as I don't have hundreds of pounds to waste. They are courtesy of Matalan and at least an inch shorter. These shoes are HOT and they will be getting their debut tomorrow-good times!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drama week 4

I'm really getting into my Drama course now and I can feel the confidence growing as the weeks go by. Today we looked at monolgues and how to get into character, how to feel the emotions and how to portray it back to your audience. We looked at body language, the way in which we speak and how it is perceived and we also did several role plays which I really love doing!!!

I also got to learn a bit more about my tutor today; she is so cool. She is the kind of person I could chill with on a daily basis. Today she advised me that when I do my Entertainment slot or other public speaking that I should not be so self- conscious. I should use the radio as my platform/stage be my usual funny/mad/quirky self and don't worry about what people at home think, to just really go for it. This course is teaching more and more about my self every week...I LOVE IT!!!!!! Roll on week 5!!!!!!!

Kanye's new video....

Check out Kanye’s new video below. Is it me or are his videos becoming less and less creative. Then again most artists don’t really step out of the boat much when it comes to videos, it’s the same old repetitive ish. Maybe the recession is affecting everyone after all -who knows! Anywhoo this looks more like Rhianna’s video and that Kanye is making the cameo appearance… isn’t that the wrong way round?!?!?!?
Do you remember the day’s when you would actually look forward to the video of your favourite artists?!?!? Take a peep below.

"The Cosby Show" Cast Reunited

Look at what we have here, it's some of The Cosby show cast members doing a quick Q & A. Am I the only person who longed to have a family like The Cosbys lol. Take a peep below and NO they are not bringing the show back.

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I.AM

I literally flew down to Birmingham last night to go and watch Beyonce’s I Am concert at the N.I.A, and I have to say it was worth the journey. Zarif, R ‘N’ B songstress Shontelle and the DJ were given the opportunity to warm up the audience in preparation for Miss B. Who graced us with her presence at 8:50pm and was on stage for nearly two hours.

She opened up with “De Ja Vu” which mixed into “Cray in Love”. She then performed a few tracks off the “I Am” album then went on to “B’Day”. Sasha Fierce then decided to enter the building and we were entertained with her more up tempo tracks. “Radio” and “Diva” went down well and enabled Beyonce to showcase her tight and very well put together choreography. Of course she had to do a Destiny’s Child medley and did a few tracks of her debut album “Dangerously in Love”. She ended the night on “Single Ladies” the anthem of last year that spawned numerous You Tube videos.

Her singing and dancing was consistent throughout the whole night and a lot of thought had gone into this tour. This was evident from the mini videos/films that she created before hand and played throughout the show. Last night clarified that Beyonce clearly loves performing and that she has worked very hard to get to where she is today. Overall it was a very good concert and definitely good value for money.